[In the news] Congress grants third extension of Mindanao martial law until end of 2019 -CNN Philippines

Congress grants third extension of Mindanao martial law until end of 2019

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, December 12) — Martial law will remain in Mindanao for another full year from January 1 to December 31, 2019 after Congress on Wednesday granted President Rodrigo Duterte’s request.

In the final joint session vote, 235 senators and representatives were for it, 28 were against, and 1 abstained.

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